OTHERS
Compliance
IBR-certified and ISO 9001:2015 compliant
Pressure Parts
Operating pressure up to 120 kg/cm²
Fans (FD, ID, PA)
Flow rates up to 500,000 m³/hr
Temperature
Up to 540°C (for superheater coils)
Steam/Sonic Soot Blower
A Steam or Sonic Soot Blower is an essential cleaning device used in boiler systems to remove soot, ash, and slag deposits from heat transfer surfaces such as economizers, air preheaters, superheaters, and furnace walls. These deposits, if not removed, reduce boiler efficiency and can cause overheating or corrosion. Soot blowers operate without requiring boiler shutdown, making them vital for maintaining continuous and efficient operation in steam-generating plants.
PP Boilers provides a range of steam-based long/short retractable and rotary soot blowers as well as non-contact sonic soot blowers engineered for various boiler designs and fuel types.
Key Features:
- Deposit Removal: Dislodges soot and ash build-up on heat exchanger surfaces to restore thermal efficiency
- Fuel Efficiency Preservation: Prevents excessive fuel use caused by fouled heating surfaces
- Heat Transfer Optimization: Maintains clean surfaces for consistent heat absorption
- Online Cleaning: Enables in-service maintenance, avoiding costly shutdowns
Technical Specifications
- Types: Steam-operated (retractable, rotary, wall blowers), Sonic (acoustic horn type)
- Steam Pressure (for steam soot blowers): 15–21 kg/cm²
- Steam Consumption: ~750 kg/blow depending on length and type
- Operating Frequency (sonic): 60–300 Hz acoustic range
- Control: Manual, semi-automatic, or PLC-based sequencing
- Nozzle Material: SS 304/310/316 or wear-resistant alloys
- Tube Reach (Retractable Type): Up to 8 meters (economizer or superheater zones)
Key Features:
Steam Soot Blower:
- Uses high-velocity steam jets directed through nozzles to dislodge soot
- Available in rotary, long retractable, and wall-mounted variants
- Precise nozzle rotation and travel ensure full surface coverage
- Controlled via programmable sequence controllers for zone-wise cleaning
- Suitable for high-dust environments in coal, biomass, or RDF-fired boilers
Sonic Soot Blower:
- Utilizes pulsed sound waves to generate pressure fluctuations that remove loose ash without physical contact
- Ideal for low-dust areas like baghouses, ESPs, or low-load operation zones
- Consumes no steam or compressed air—energy-efficient and low maintenance
- Longer equipment life due to absence of moving parts or wear mechanisms Effective in high-humidity environments where traditional blowers underperform